by Seaboard History Editor | Apr 27, 2026 | People, World War Two
Roderick Mackenzie was the third son of George and Mary Mackenzie of 7, Bank Street, Balintore. Roddy was in Royal Naval Reserve at the start of World War Two and was called up to serve in the Royal Navy. His first ship was a cargo vessel, Royal Navy personnel on a...
by Seaboard History Editor | Mar 30, 2026 | People, World War Two
Elizabeth Taylor MacKay lived at Easter Rarichie, her parents were Donald [a cattleman] and Johan Mackay, she was their eldest daughter. Elizabeth was a housemaid to the Rugg family in Wester Rarichie before war broke out in 1939. Elizabeth, or Bess, as she was known...
by Seaboard History Editor | Mar 3, 2026 | People
Louisa Skinner became the first Sister/Tutor of the Nurse Training School At Raigmore Hospital, this went on to later become the Highland College of Nursing and Midwifery. Louisa held this post from the school’s inauguration in 1946 until her retirement in 1968....
by Seaboard History Editor | Feb 16, 2026 | Fishing
Andrew Vass [Jock] was, in July 1891, with the Seaboard fishing fleet in Burghead. According to newspaper articles of the time the night was dark and it was raining. Several fishermen, one of them was Andrew Vass, were standing on the railway line on the South pier...
by Seaboard History Editor | May 15, 2025 | Fisherfolk Festival
We would like to thank everyone who was involved and who came along to our Fisherfolk Festival 2017! The whole weekend went off so well and initial fears such as, will the weather hold up, will the people turn up etc., were quickly dispelled. The Fisherfolk Festival...
by Seaboard History Editor | May 15, 2025 | Fisherfolk Festival
FISHERFOLK FESTIVAL 2015 Fisherfolk festival 2015 took place on the 19th-21st of June. The Festival started with a formal Dinner & Entertainment in the Seaboard Memorial Hall featuring guest entertainers from the Black Isle and local talent. Kicking off the Street...
by Seaboard History Editor | May 15, 2025 | Fisherfolk Festival
The Fisherfolk Festival – 27th to 29th of June 2014. The Line up for the 2014 Festival can be found below June – Friday the 27th FISHERFOLK FESTIVAL’S EVENING MEAL 7pm Prosecco on arrival Canapés Music and entertainment 3 Course Meal (Please see Menu...
by Seaboard History Editor | May 15, 2025 | Fisherfolk Festival
We are delighted to say the FISHERFOLK FESTIVAL 2016 was a resounding success. https://seaboardhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/fisherfolk-song-h264-0001-1506.mp4 Here are some photos from the Fisherfolk Festival 2016:- ...
by Seaboard History Editor | May 15, 2025 | History, Latest News, People of the Seaboard Villages
Hilton. Hilton School House. James Watt, M, 38, M, Banffshire, School Master, born 1863. Died 1932. Christina Watt [nee MacDonald], wife, 42, F, Urray, School Teacher, born 1859. Died 1931. Alexander M. Watt, son, U, 7, M, Fearn, Scholar, born 1894. James R. Watt,...
by Seaboard History Editor | May 15, 2025 | History, Latest News, People of the Seaboard Villages
Hilton. David McAndrew Ross, M, 48, M, Fearn, Carrier, born 1823. Margaret McAndrew Ross [nee McInnes], wife, 40, F, Fearn, born 1831. Margaret McAndrew Ross, daughter, U, 18, F, Fearn, Domestic servant, born 1853. Alexander McAndrew Ross, son, U, 15, M, Fearn,...
by Seaboard History Editor | May 15, 2025 | History, Latest News, People of the Seaboard Villages
Hilton. David McAndrew Ross, M, 48, M, Fearn, Carrier, born 1823. Margaret McAndrew Ross [nee McInnes], wife, 40, F, Fearn, born 1831. Margaret McAndrew Ross, daughter, U, 18, F, Fearn, Domestic servant, born 1853. Alexander McAndrew Ross, son, U, 15, M, Fearn,...
by Seaboard History Editor | May 15, 2025 | History, Latest News, People of the Seaboard Villages
Balintore. Finlay Skinner, M, 35, M, Fearn. Lily Skinner, wife, 35, F, Fearn. Helen Skinner, daughter, U, 15, F, Fearn. John Skinner, son, U, 9, M, Fearn. Andrew Skinner, son, U, 6, M, Fearn. George Skinner, son, U, 3, M, Fearn. Janet Skinner, 26, F, Fearn....
by Seaboard History Editor | Jul 6, 2021 | Boats and Disasters, Latest News
Researched by Dr. James Skinner. The contemporary newspaper reports of the Linnet tragedy record the loss of four married men from the village of Balintore and three from the village of Hilton [suggesting that all were in fact married] but local tradition believed...
by Seaboard History Editor | May 12, 2020 | Latest News, World War Two
As we were unable to hold our planned service of remembrance for VE Day we have produced this short video in honour and remembrance of all who served our country from our villages. Click the picture to view the video.
by Seaboard History Editor | Feb 18, 2020 | Word War One
David MacKay was born in Hilton in 1897, his father, William, was a fish dealer, his mother was Elsie, the family lived at 3 King Street, in the 1901 census an older sister Hannah and a younger sister Katherine also lived in the house. David was a Coachman to trade,...
by Seaboard History Editor | Jan 28, 2020 | Word War One
David McAngus was born, according to his German Prisoner of War Report, on the 16th of September 1887. He was the son of Hugh [Uisdean] McAngus and his wife Jessie. In 1891 they lived in 8 King Street, Hilton, along with his brothers Andrew, John, Alexander [Aly-...
by Seaboard History Editor | Jun 25, 2019 | People of the Seaboard Villages
From the Newspaper of Friday, May 14, 1943. Norman Mackay, a fourteen year old schoolboy, belonging to Balintore, was fatally injured when he fell over the cliffs at Nigg Hill. Norman MacKay at 2 Shore Street, Balintore, 1930’s Here is the first hand account of...
by Seaboard History Editor | Nov 9, 2018 | Seaboard Villages
by Seaboard History Editor | Nov 7, 2018 | People of the Seaboard Villages
Family Matters, Sutherlands’ story, extracts from family history, compiled by George and Jean Chalmers. Andrew Sutherland was born in Hilton in 1877, his mother was Annie Brown [nee Sutherland], his father’s name is not known, Andrew had a younger brother...
by Seaboard History Editor | Jun 19, 2018 | Seaboard Villages
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